Poll for those who tow - related to earlier post

[rforsyth1984]

 

[checkmate1]

Haven't got an option yes- passed driving test after 1997 and passed towing test

 

[Paint it Lucky]

My answer is yes and passed my test after 1997.

 

[rforsyth1984]

ooops! And I spent aaaages trying to get the right answers in, Im such a div!

 

[Bens_Mum]

I'm post 97 and need the test! I wasn't too upset till I was quoted £1000 for lessons and test... Poor chauffeur (I mean OH) won't be retiring anytime soon!

 

[rforsyth1984]

Thats the problem Im having - I want to do the lessons and test ASAP so I can tow legally on my own, but cant afford it - over £600 for a 3 day course and the test, then theres no guarantee that you will pass first time!

 

[Bens_Mum]

Not to be even more depressing but when I phoned the course place they told me the pass rate is worse than the normal test (I had 6 normal ones so rather scared now!)

 

[teresagarsden]

I passed after 1997 but drive a 3.5 tonne box and i ckeep the weight in check.
Teresa

 

[star]

i passed in 1999 and passed towing test on 2nd attempt last year.

 

[MegaBeast]

Passed post 97 and passed towing test first time this year. Found it really easy but did have the added bonus of driving a quad+trailer and maneouvering round the stables/muckheap daily for the last year which meant I was already able to reverse accurately and subsequently didn't need many lessons.

 

[chestnut cob]

There isn't an option for I passed after 1997 and I HAVE done the towing test (and passed it). That's me, anyway

 

[miketdt]

When chosing an instructor for B+E Test look for someone who has had LGV instructors experience and is a grade 5 or 6 car instructor. It doesn't have to be expense. :ie £380
www.topshamdrivertraining.co.uk

 

[showjump2003]

Passed after 97 and passed towing test on first attempt.

 

[RobinHood]

Passed my driving test in 2007 and passed by towing test in Feb. My training and test cost about £450 for 4hrs training and then the test straight after, but my university paid for all of it

 

[Paint it Lucky]

Bens_mum, I did my test fairly near you (Nottingham) and it was a lot cheaper. I did it with Diamond driver training, they are very good, I did a two day course first and then my test. They get you driving to a very high standard so have a high pass rate. Ok I failed first time (because I was rediculously nervous) but passed second time and they even gave me some extra free lessons to help me out.
Have a look here:

http://www.diamonddrivertraining.co.uk/

I think my course (3 days) including test was a bout £450, you can do shorter or longer courses depending on experience. Give them a ring they are very nice.